Transportation Analyst (Ohio)

Job Details

Description

The Role: Transportation Analyst

Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Job Location: Fairfield/West Chester, Ohio - (On-site, 1st shift)

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, Free Medical, Dental, Vision for employees up to a 4% 401k match.

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Transportation Manager, the Transportation Analyst job is responsible for optimizing shipping processes in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency within supply chain. The ideal candidate will analyze freight data, update carriers, and ensure timely and cost-effective delivery solutions. This role often involves collaborating with logistics teams, carriers, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Logistics or Supply Chain experience in a food manufacturing setting preferred.
• Familiar with cold chain management, GPS Software, proficient with Microsoft Excel, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
  
  

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Communication – Verbal and written clarity, active listening, and the ability to tailor messaging to all levels of Management.
• Collaboration / Teamwork – Works well in group settings, contributes positively, and respects diverse perspectives.
• Adaptability – Comfortable with change, open to feedback, and flexible in dynamic environments.
• Problem-Solving – Able to analyze issues, think critically, and propose effective solutions.
• Time Management – Prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and manages workload efficiently.
• Conflict Resolution – Navigates disagreements constructively and maintains professionalism.
• Resilience – Maintains performance under pressure and recovers from setbacks.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments.
  
  

What Your Responsibilities Will Be

As a Transportation Analyst your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to summarize/validate costing data from multiple sources.
• Analyze records of shipments, deliveries, and inventory transactions.
• Manage incoming orders, route shipments, tracking, and ensure on time delivery.
• Maintain and make corrective actions to enhance company performance on Inbound and Outbound freight as well as maintain current tractor and trailer inventories at each location
• Oversee order fulfillment processes, evaluate carrier performance, and make recommendations to improve process.
• Collaborate with freight carriers to arrange transportation and optimize shipping routes.
• Update Outbound and Inbound freight rates monthly ensuring pricing is correct.
• Collaborate with current carriers using scorecard performance with monthly meetings.
• Follow up with drivers on TMS compliance and assist with any system issues driver may have.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager
  
  

Physical Requirements/Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.